Local conditions appeared ideal as a very cold Arctic front swept into thearea with strong northwest winds, driving out a low that left rain, sleet,and about an inch of snow in its wake. Few migrants seen, likely due tofact that winds in Connecticut and Rhode Island were due North 14-35 mph,apparently bringing migration to a halt.

Raptor Observations:Seven buteos were reported in a distant kettle on the western horizon.Local TVs and Ospreys seen, along with a local adult Redtail. Good looks atthe roughleg as it moved north. At least two Snowy Owls still in theimmediate area.

Predictions:Next several days do not look good with offshore winds for two days,followed by weak land breezes.